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CIGS - Admissions Requirements

Preference in admission will be given to students who (1) have a strong academic background, (2) demonstrate a strong command of oral and written communication, and (3) show a genuine desire to engage in post-secondary research. A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (or non-U.S. equivalent) is required for graduate admissions. There is a formal language requirement for admission although students without the required language background may enroll in supplemental language courses to obtain proficiency.

Required documents for admission:

Completed online graduate application
$30.00 application fee
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Personal Statement indicating why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate studies in the field of International & Global Studies
Two Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL Score (if applicable): 550 (paper-based total)/213 (computer-based total)
Writing sample from either undergraduate or other graduate studies, the purpose of which is to determine the student’s level of academic ability and research prowess

+1 If an international student is proficient in his or her home language and English, this would satisfy the language requirement.

+2 If a student has enrolled in six credits of undergraduate foreign language, the student will have fulfilled the foreign language requirement.

+3 If a student has no foreign language experience, the student will need to enroll in six credits of an undergraduate foreign language or study a language independently and be assessed in order to determine if they have equivalent knowledge.

Important Dates for Fall Entering Class

Applications are due by April 30th
All admission decisions will be made between January 1st and June 1st.
Applications for a fellowship must be received by April 30th

Important Dates for Spring Entering Class

Applications are due by November 1st
All admission decisions will be made between June 2nd and December 1st. Admissions will be processed year round (rolling admissions).
Applications for a fellowship must be received by September 30th

Questions? Email the Center for International and Global Studies

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